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Show 5119 Bennett- D 3131 A Running a hoisting engine at a mine. Q Have you ever had any experience with boats? A Yes sir. Q Whereabouts? A On the Osage river and the Missouri, and the Colorado river. Q When did you first go on the Colorado river? A In July of 1920. Q At what point did you enter the Colorado river? A Hall's crossing. Q How did you get to Hall's crossing? A Went in by way of Richfield with a wagon down to Torrey, down Hall creek or Coxey creek, as shown on the map, to Hall's crossing. Q From Hall's Crossing where did you go? A Went overland by Hite, Utah, by horse. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q You say from Richfield to Torrey? A Yes sir. Q Regular road from there? A Yes sir. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q What was your purpose in going down the river? A To go to work for the Henry Mountain Oil Company. Q Where were they operating? A Operating on the lower end of what is called Water |
